Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) - (1) POST at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• be a professor and a holder of an earned PhD degree from a recognized university;
• have at least eight (8) years progressive experience at senior level in a university; or equivalent institution with evident leadership and management capacity;
• have held senior administrative posts such as Principal of a College/Campus, Director/Dean of Faculty, School or Institute/Campus in a University recognized in Kenya;
• have supervised and mentored students in Masters and PhD degree programmes addition to being an accomplished scholar with a proven track record in continuing research and publication on pertinent contemporary issues;
• have thorough knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering university education in Kenya;
• have excellent understanding of major trends in national and international education and training and broad awareness of the major factors influencing the development of university education;
• have a demonstrable experience of transformative leadership;
• posses a track record of success and performance characterized by vision and strategic thought, rapid growth and service delivery;
• have demonstrable experience in networking and resource mobilization;
• possess skills, capacity and determination to lead technology transfer functions of the university; and
• be of high ethical standards, integrity and accountability and meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Core Competences
The following core competences and skills will be required:

• ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• being a visionary and result oriented leader;
• have the capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines;
• have firm, fair and transparent management style;
• have demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills;
• be logical and sound decision-making skills; and
• be a creative and innovative leader.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, duties and responsibilities of the Deputy ViceChancellor (Research, Production and Extension) will include:-
• overseeing Research, Production and Extension Division of the University;
• development and formulation of appropriate policies to promote research infrastructure, promotion and co-ordination of research, publication, production, innovation, extension and technology transfer portfolio programme;
• mobilization of resources for research, innovation and production through fundraising activities from industry, government institutions and donor organizations;
• development, maintenance and promotion of collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher learning;
• promotion and coordination of income generating units (IGU’s) and competence centres;
• undertaking monitoring and evaluation of all research and innovation activities in the university;
• co-ordinating of workshops, seminars and outreach programmes;
• promotion and dissemination of knowledge to meet the needs of the university and community;
• negotiations and management of research contracts and consultancies; and
• any other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor or the university Council.